Star Trek and Superman: The Animated Series Michael Dorn is writing a new DC series starring John Henry Irons, Steelworks.

Steelworks is launching in June 2023 from Dorn, who played the character of Worf on several Star Trek titles and also voiced John Henry Irons/Steel in Superman: The Animated Series, and artist Sami Basri. Following the recent events of Action Comics, the new series will follow John and his niece, Natasha Irons, as they attempt to successfully run their engineering company despite a host of oncoming threats.

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DC teased of the new series, "The Metropolis of the future is here today, but can it survive a terrorist who’s out for revenge against its builder, John Henry Irons—a.k.a. Steel—and his company, Steelworks…and who possesses secrets that could undo everything John has worked so hard to build? While John’s professional life is firing on all cylinders, his personal life is even better, as his on-again, off-again relationship with Lana Lang might be back on, permanently. Now he must decide whether it’s time to give up being Steel once and for all. But does John even know who he would be without his superhero identity? How does the other Steel—John’s niece, Natasha Irons—feel about his momentous decision? And does any of that matter if Steelworks crumbles around him when he lacks the superpowers to fight back?"

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The "Dawn of DC" Event Expands With a Free Comic

On May 16, 2023, the publisher will put out a special The Dawn of DC Primer issue available for free at comic book books. Written by Joshua Williamson and featuring art by Leandro, The Dawn of DC Primer will set the stage for the yearlong event by revealing new twists, secrets and more. "For years, Amanda Waller has seen the heroes of the DC Universe as a dangerous threat that could lead to the end of the world," a description of The Dawn of DC Primer reads. "Ever since Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Amanda Waller has operated in the shadows to collect deadly weapons and to create an army of allies who agree with her. Now she’s forced to bring some of the worst enemies of the DC Universe an offer they can’t refuse. "

Steelworks #1 features cover art by Clay Mann. The series officially launches in June 2023 from DC. In addition to Steelworks and The Dawn of DC Primer, the publisher also announced new The Flash, Wonder Woman and Hawkgirl series as part of the "Dawn of DC" event.

Source: DC